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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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